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Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation? May 25, 2025

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260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-related accidents, exploitation and environmental damage. So, what lessons are being learned from past tragedies? And are Africans getting a raw deal?

In this episode:

Claude Kabemba, Executive Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch.
Christopher Vandome, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme.
Maurice Carney, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Friends of the Congo.

Host: Tom McRae

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Will Trump impose tariffs on the European Union? May 24, 2025

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports starting June 1st. The EU says it stands ready to defend its interests. But is Trump genuinely seeking a deal with the European Union? And is Europe about to pay a high price for not settling with Trump sooner?

In this episode:

Paolo Von Schirach, President, Global Policy Institute.
Will Hutton, Political Economist.
Brian Wong, Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World.

Host: Tom McRae

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Do criticisms of Israel amount to antisemitism? May 23, 2025

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Israel was quick to label the killing of two of its embassy staff in Washington DC this week as antisemitic. Other officials in the West have followed suit. But as its war in Gaza expands, does criticising Israel amount to antisemitism? And does this narrative serve any purpose?

In this episode:

Phyllis Bennis, International Adviser at Jewish Voice for Peace.
Saba-Nur Cheema, Political Scientist at Goethe University Frankfurt.
Gideon Levy, Columnist at Haaretz Newspaper.

Host: Tom McRae

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What is the Golden Dome defence system Trump announced? May 22, 2025

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Will a Golden Dome protect America? It's an ambitious and unprecedented defence project that president Donald Trump says will shield the country from advanced missile threats, including those launched from space. But could it also trigger a new global arms race?

In this episode:

Micheal O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.
Youngshik Bong, Research Fellow, Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies.
Zaid Belbagi, Post-Doctoral Researcher, King's College London.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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Will Europe's pressure on Israel make a difference for Palestinians? May 21, 2025

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Traditional allies are putting pressure on Israel. The UK has paused trade talks and sanctioned West Bank settlers. And the EU is threatening to review its entire relationship with Israel. Is this a turning point in international policy? And will it make any difference for Palestinians?

In this episode:

James Moran, Former EU Ambassador to Egypt and Jordan.
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
Zaid Belbagi, Managing Partner, Hardcastle Advisory.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Who can stop Netanyahu's plans to take over Gaza? May 20, 2025

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As Israel expands its war on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are again forced from their homes. Israel's prime minister has vowed to seize all of the strip. So as its humanitarian crisis worsens, who can stop Benjamin Netanyahu's plans?

In this episode:

Afif Safieh, Former Palestinian Diplomat.
Lex Takkenberg, Senior Adviser, Question of Palestine Program, Arab Renaissance For Democracy and Development.
Meron Rapoport, Editor, Local Call.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Is the far-right still rising as a political force in Europe? May 19, 2025

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Europe's Super-Sunday elections see a pro-EU candidate defeat a hard-right rival in Romania, a centrist win in the first round of Poland's presidential election, and a victory for the incumbent government in Portugal. So can Brussels breathe a sigh of relief? Or is the far-right still rising as a political force?

In this episode:

Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu.
Piotr Buras, Head, European Council on Foreign Relations' Warsaw office.
Antonio Costa Pinto, Professor, Political Science, University of Lisbon.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Which countries are experiencing the worst of the global food crisis? May 18, 2025

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Global hunger has hit a new high. The United Nations says nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger last year. And the outlook for 2025 is bleak due to wars and cuts in aid. So which countries are experiencing the worst of the global food crisis? And who are the most vulnerable?

In this episode:

Chris Gunness, Former Director, Communications, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine and the Near East.
Elise Nalbandian, Regional Advocacy and Campaign Manager, Oxfam, Africa.
Sara Hayat - Specialist in Climate Change Law and Policy.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What will it take for Russia and Ukraine to achieve lasting peace? May 17, 2025

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A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region just hours after the first direct talks in three years. The warring sides agreed to a prisoners exchange in those talks. But will it lead to a lasting ceasefire? And can the two sides narrow the gap between them?

In this episode:

Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Defense and Russian Foreign Policy Analyst.
Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Program, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era? May 16, 2025

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Trillions of dollars were pledged during the US president’s three-nation tour of the Gulf this week. So, are the Gulf nations now in sync with Washington on some of the biggest challenges in the region? And is Donald Trump re-shaping the Middle East, or will the Gulf states dictate future US foreign policy?

In this episode:

Giorgio Cafiero, CEO at Gulf State Analytics.
Hassan Barari, Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University.
Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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